I did not buy last years game so this is better than I thought it would be
User Rating: 8.1 | NCAA Football 08 X360
I would just like to say to all the guys posting 3.5 scores give me a break. Yes this game could have been better but lets not get ridiculous. I have always liked the 2K series and will most likely get All Pro Football over Madden but to be honest even though this game does not have the bells and whistles that make you feel like you are in the college atmosphere the gameplay is definitely there. The game runs very smooth. graphics could be a bit better. Should this game be better well yes. Is it a letdown NO. This game is no less than a 7 at minimum and probably no better than a n 8.5. Simply put it gets the job done. No it does not blow your hair back the way 2K5 did when it was released. Simply put without getting into details this game is better than average. Lets be honest everyone is probably getting two football games this season. NCAA 08 and either Madden or All Pro football. Was I expecting more YES. Am i disappointed NO WaY. Does it justify a $60 price tag YES. There is not much more I can say. It delivers but does not drop your jaw in awe. This is probably the hardest game I have ever reviewed. Maybe it is just me but it perfect in so many ways but leaves you longing for something more. I guess I can compare this game to a gorgeous babe with no personality. Thats not so bad for one year is it?????
UPDATE:
played in 5.1 surround today. Feels much more like a stadium prescence with the game thundering through my system. It does make a difference. I am going to bump my score from an 8.1 to and 8.3. Plus I love the fact that you can call plays this year for a certain player and it lets you decide between numerous plays where you can target your go to guy from either your RB to your best wideout. This is what made Madden 02 so great. Time is of the essence when you are playing someone and it makes it easier to get to a play for a guy you need to target for a first. Thanks for bringing this back EA. I am not much good at remembering a certain play out of certain formation and this really helps 
